Even as a young kid watching "Superman", the original series back then, I always liked to see "Jimmy" on there. Youthful energy tampered by "Superman" and "Lois Lane". At that time, I just knew I like to look at him. If he had been more masculine, it would have not fit his character in the series.
Now, 68+ years later, I still like to watch those re-runs to see his youthful vigor and innocence. Countered by "Clark Kent's" masculine superiority. Would have like to have seen more "muscles" on his, back then, too. But that would have been out of character for his role and the times back then.
A few years later, I was an avid watcher of the Warner Bros. various series which showcased the raw masculinity of the "old west" and the early 1960s "private eye" shows. Robert Conrad was a favorite, back then, as was Ed Byrnes. GREAT times on early 1960s TV!
Larson’s life partner was James Bridges who among many accomplishments was Oscar-nominated for his screenplay of The China Syndrome. They were together from 1958 until Bridges died in 1993.
I always thought Jack was cute on that show, he lived in The George Sturges House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1967 until his passing. Quite the house!
Por siempre bellos.Amigo venezolano, Cúcuta
ReplyDeleteEven as a young kid watching "Superman", the original series back then, I always liked to see "Jimmy" on there. Youthful energy tampered by "Superman" and "Lois Lane". At that time, I just knew I like to look at him. If he had been more masculine, it would have not fit his character in the series.
ReplyDeleteNow, 68+ years later, I still like to watch those re-runs to see his youthful vigor and innocence. Countered by "Clark Kent's" masculine superiority. Would have like to have seen more "muscles" on his, back then, too. But that would have been out of character for his role and the times back then.
A few years later, I was an avid watcher of the Warner Bros. various series which showcased the raw masculinity of the "old west" and the early 1960s "private eye" shows. Robert Conrad was a favorite, back then, as was Ed Byrnes. GREAT times on early 1960s TV!
Thanks, Rick!
Cdadbr - You're very welcome.
DeleteLarson’s life partner was James Bridges who among many accomplishments was Oscar-nominated for his screenplay of The China Syndrome. They were together from 1958 until Bridges died in 1993.
ReplyDeleteAnon@7:35am - Thank you for that background info. I never knew.
DeleteI always thought Jack was cute on that show, he lived in The George Sturges House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1967 until his passing. Quite the house!
ReplyDeletePat - Thanks for the additional background info.
DeleteI didn't know the actor; this series isn't from my time, but I became very curious!!
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